Free Crochet Pattern: Creekside Lodge Placemat
Growing up, the kitchen was the center of our home. The kitchen table was where we did our homework, where we sat and visited while my parents cooked dinner, and where we gathered as a family for nearly every meal. As an adult, I have always made an effort to create that same special space in our home. Adding handmade items to our table, like the Creekside Lodge Placemat, is one of the ways I’ve been able to create a place where we can gather together to enjoy a meal and talk about our day.
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Creekside Lodge Placemat
The Creekside Lodge Placemat is a rectangular placemat that can be used every day to dress up your kitchen table while still being incredibly functional. This placemat is made of alternating rows of single crochet and half-double crochet, but has an extra touch of texture and visual appeal by including spike single crochet stitches sprinkled throughout the design. The solid nature of the design helps keep your table clean during meal time, and the spike single crochet stitches provide just enough intrigue to the fabric that your table will feel like a relaxing place to spend time with those you love.
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Skill level
Easy
Materials
200 yards, size 4 medium weight cotton yarn. I used 2 skeins of I Love This Cotton Print <3 oz/85 gm><153 yds/140 m> in the Moonlit Frost colorway.
US size H/8 crochet hook (5.00 mm)
Scissors, yarn needle
Stitch markers
Gauge
14 stitches x 14 rows = 4″ square
Pattern used for gauge: alternating rows of sc and hdc
Finished Size
Approximately 16″ x 12″
Stitch Abbreviations
US Crochet Terminology
ch – chain
hdc – half double crochet
sc – single crochet
sl st – slip stitch
SPsc – spike single crochet
st – stitch
yo – yarn over
Pattern Notes
The ch 1 at the beginning of a row does not count as a stitch.
Special Stitches
Spike Single Crochet
Spike Single Crochet (SPsc) – insert hook into top of st one row below the next st, yo and pull up a loop so that it is even with the top of the current row, yo and pull through both loops on hook.
How to Make This Spike Single Crochet Placemat
Part 1: Body
Ch 52.
Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn <51 sc>.
Row 2: ch 1, hdc in same st and in each st across, turn <51 hdc>.
Row 3: ch 1, sc in same st and in each of next 2 sts, [SPsc, sc in each of next 3 sts] 12 times, turn <12 SPsc, 39 sc>.
Row 4: ch 1, hdc in same st and in each st across, turn <51 hdc>.
Row 5: ch 1, sc in same st and in each of next 4 sts, [SPsc, sc in each of next 3 sts] 11 times, sc in each of next 2 sts, turn <11 SPsc,
40 sc>.
Row 6: ch 1, hdc in same st and in each st across, turn <51 hdc>.
Row 7: ch 1, sc in same st and in each of next 2 sts, [SPsc, sc in each of next 3 sts] 12 times, turn <12 SPsc, 39 sc>.
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Row 8: ch 1, hdc in same st and in each st across, turn <51 hdc>.
Row 9: ch 1, sc in same st and in each st across, turn <51 sc>.
Row 10: ch 1, hdc in same st and in each st across, turn <51 hdc>.
Row 11: ch 1, sc in same st and in each st across, turn <51 sc>.
Row 12: ch 1, hdc in same st and in each st across, turn <51 hdc>.
Rows 13 – 32: repeat Rows 3 – 12 2 times
Rows 33 – 38: repeat Rows 3 – 8
At the end of Row 38, do not fasten off. Proceed to border.
Part 2: Border
Top: ch 1, 2 sc in same st, sc in each of next 49 sts, 2 sc in next st, do not turn <53 sc>
Left: rotate 90 degrees, [1 sc in end of hdc row, 1 sc in end of sc row] 19 times, do not turn <38 sc>
Bottom: rotate 90 degrees, 2 sc in bottom of 1st ch, 1 sc in each of next 49 chs, 2 sc in last ch, do not turn <53 sc>
Right: rotate 90 degrees, [1 sc in end of sc row, 1 sc in end of hdc row] 19 times, join with sl st in top of sc <38 sc>
Fasten off. Weave in ends and block to desired dimensions.
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